Swedish Battery Maker Northvolt Collapses, a Blow to Europe
The company and its assets will be sold after it filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, sinking Europe’s best hope for competing against Asian rivals.
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Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
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Lights out at Northvolt
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EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
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